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      Eternal Light

      by Paul McAuley
      Published
      Aug 1994
      Main Genre
      Fantasy Fantasy
      Pages
      432
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      About This Book

      "[A] novel that combines exotic descriptions, slam-bang action and a mind-blowing secret history of the universe" - David Langford

      "Amazing story written with skill and literary excellence" - Goodreads Reviewer

      In the aftermath of an interstellar war an enigmatic star is discovered, travelling towards the Solar System from the galactic core. Its appearance adds a new and dangerous factor in the turbulent politics of the inhabited worlds. Rival factions - the power-holders of the ReUnited Nations, the rebels who secretly oppose their power, and the Religious Witnesses - all see advantages to be gained.

      As a psychic, Dorthy Yoshida is tasked with confronting the invisible enemy, unaware of her destined role in humanity's final battle. What does humanity hope to achieve? And why did the star begin its journey to Earth over half a million years ago?

      Ambitious ideas-driven space-opera from the stylistic master of British SF

      Genres & Themes

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      Speculative Fiction

      Subgenres

      Fantasy Space Opera

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      First Edition Aug 1994 Avon ISBN13 9780380766239 ISBN10 038076623X
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      Sep 1993 Avon ISBN13 9780380972272 ISBN10 0380972271
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      Apr 2009 Gollancz (UK) ISBN13 9780575086401 ISBN10 0575086408
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      Sep 1993 William Morrow ISBN13 9780688127572 ISBN10 0688127576
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      Jan 2011 Gateway ISBN10 B004GHN2US
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